meuniere

/mɛnˈjɛr/

Definitions

1. noun

a French culinary dish of pan-fried fish, typically sole, served in a butter and lemon sauce

“The chef’s specialty was a perfectly cooked sole meuniere for a dinner party.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a style of French cooking, typically involving light sauces and delicate flavors

“The restaurant’s menu offered a range of classic dishes, including a delicious meuniere-style sole.”

Synonyms

  • French-style
  • pan-fried

Antonyms

  • heavily sauced
  • overcooked